MICHELLE MEYER: The 4 Hot Housing Topics You Need To Watch

Some experts are willing to argue that the housing market has begun a slow, long recovery. Home prices have been increasing, inventory has declined, and demand is picking up. All of this in turn is creating room for more construction.

But housing isn't expected to be strong enough to support the economy, writes Bank of America economist Michelle Meyer.

"National home prices have bottomed, but we expect prices to retest these lows early next year," according to Meyer. "We look for prices to essentially move sideways through next year."

Nonetheless, housing plays an important role in the economy. And in her latest research note to clients, Meyer points out 4 "hot topics" in housing in the past month. These issues will continue to play an important part in the housing conversation.